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Sniper Family History

Sniper Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Snider, Snipe, Snipes, Kiper, Spier, Skipper, Seiger, Keiper, Semper

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Where is the Sniper family from?

You can see how Sniper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sniper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sniper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sniper families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sniper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sniper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sniper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sniper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sniper. 25% of Sniper men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Sniper women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sniper were Farming and Farm Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Farm Work
    6%

What Sniper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sniper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sniper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Sniper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Sniper. For the veterans among your Sniper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sniper lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Sniper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sniper in 1968 was 73, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sniper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sniper ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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